Princeton Police Department Press Release - Shoplifting Incident 
For Immediate Release
Date: January 30, 2025
PRINCETON POLICE DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
PRINCETON, MERCER COUNTY, NEW JERSEY – On Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at approximately 5:54 PM, the Princeton Police Department received multiple 9-1-1 calls reporting an active shoplifting incident at a commercial business on Hulfish Street. Witnesses described four suspects—two Black males and two Black females—dressed in dark clothing. The individuals reportedly entered the store, took merchandise, and placed it into bags before exiting.
Princeton Police patrol units responded swiftly and determined that the suspects fled the scene in a gray Tesla. Shortly after, 9-1-1 callers reported that a gray Tesla was involved in a motor vehicle crash on Olden Lane. Following the collision, it was believed that the five occupants abandoned the car and fled on foot.
Within minutes, officers apprehended two of the suspects, an adult female and a juvenile, near the scene of the crash. Patrol units then began canvassing the area in an attempt to locate the other involved individuals. The Mercer County Sheriff’s Office and the Hopewell Township Police Department provided assistance in the search, utilizing drones. Additionally, the West Windsor Township Police Department responded with a K-9 unit to aid in the search. Despite an extensive effort, the remaining suspects were not located.
The adult female that was taken into custody, Indiyyah Bradsher, was transported to the Princeton Police Department where she was processed and charged. Bradsher was also determined to have an active warrant for her arrest out of Bucks County, Pennsylvania. She was later transported to the Mercer County Correctional Center. The juvenile that was taken into custody was later released to their guardian.
At this time, the total value of the stolen merchandise remains unknown. The vehicle involved, a gray 4-door Tesla, was towed from the scene. This incident remains under investigation.
ACCUSED:
Indiyyah Bradsher
31 year old female
Philadelphia, PA
Charges: Hindering Apprehension
*Additional Charges are pending
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Captain Matthew Solovay, msolovay@princetonnj.gov
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Address/Location
Princeton NJ Police Department
1 Valley Rd
Princeton, NJ 08542
Contact
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Non-emergencies: 609-921-2100
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Alert Details
- Severity:
- Minor - Minimal to no known threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Past - Responsive action is no longer required
- Certainty:
- Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
- Category:
- General emergency and public safety
- Event:
- Criminal Activity